Puig Local Manufacturing Manager
- Seniority
- Manager
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
About Puig
Puig is a global fashion and fragrance company headquartered in Barcelona, recognised for its portfolio of premium perfume and beauty maisons. The company combines creative brand-building with industrial expertise to design, produce and distribute fragrances and cosmetics worldwide.
Puig — Barcelona: Local Manufacturing Manager. Lead site production, GMP compliance and continuous improvement for cosmetics manufacturing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations at the local production site, ensuring delivery of production plans on time, in full and to quality standards.
- Implement and maintain cosmetics-specific GMP (ISO 22716) and Quality Management System requirements across manufacturing lines.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to improve yield, reduce waste and optimise throughput.
- Manage site safety, environmental compliance and people health initiatives to meet corporate HSE standards.
- Own production cost control, forecasting and reporting; collaborate with supply chain and procurement to manage materials and inventory.
- Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for supervisors and production teams; ensure staffing and training plans are maintained.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects with R&D, Quality, Engineering and Regulatory Affairs to support new product introductions and process changes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry or related scientific/technical discipline; equivalent experience considered.
- Proven track record (typically 5+ years) in manufacturing leadership within cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical or FMCG sectors.
- Deep knowledge of cosmetic manufacturing regulations and standards, including ISO 22716 and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Demonstrable experience driving Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programmes (Lean, Six Sigma).
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing unionised and non-unionised production teams.
- Proficiency in Spanish and English (spoken and written) to operate in a multinational environment.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of progressive responsibility in manufacturing operations, with direct experience in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical or consumer-packaged goods production and demonstrated leadership of multi-shift teams.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or a related technical discipline; professional certifications in Lean or Six Sigma are desirable.
Workplace
The role is situated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Culture
Puig blends the creative dynamism of fashion and fragrance with rigorous industrial practices; employees operate in a fast-paced, cross‑functional environment where product quality, innovation and sustainability are emphasised. The workplace favours collaborative problem-solving and continuous improvement across production and corporate teams.
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